The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
Mother TeresaRead
I think it is very beautiful for the poor to accept their lot, to share it with the passion of Christ. I think the world is being much helped by the suffering of the poor people.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the beauty in accepting one's hardships and the impact of the suffering of the poor on the world.
Mother Teresa expresses a profound appreciation for the resilience of the poor in accepting their circumstances. She suggests that their suffering, shared with compassion and faith, not only brings beauty but also contributes positively to the world, indicating that through their struggles, they inspire others and highlight the importance of empathy and solidarity in humanity.
In practice
In a speech about social justice, one might quote this to emphasize the dignity of the poor.
The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
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Purity is the fruit of prayer.
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I am a person who continually destroys the possibilities of a future because of the numbers of alternative viewpoints I can focus on the present.
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He'll cheat without scruple, who can without fear.
Men make their own history but not in circumstances of their own choosing.
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